Nipple Quote by Heidi Murkoff
““Some lactation specialists suggest aiming your nipple toward your baby’s nose and then directing it down to the lower part of your baby’s upper lip to get him or her to open the mouth very wide. This prevents the lower lip from getting tucked in during nursing.””
About This Quote
Source Book: What to Expect When You’re Expecting, 4th edition, 2016
Positioning the baby’s nipple toward the nose and then down to the upper lip encourages a wide mouth opening, preventing the lower lip from tucking during nursing.
In simple terms: Proper nipple placement helps baby open mouth wide, avoiding lip tuck.
Key Takeaway
Use this positioning to improve latch and reduce feeding issues.
Themes
parenting
infant care
latching technique
Mood
supportive
practical
Type
instructional
clinical
When to use this quote
- breastfeeding sessions
- lactation consulting
- newborn care
- maternal support
Key Concepts
nipple alignment
mouth opening
feeding comfort
Questions to Reflect On
- What adjustments help if the latch still fails?
- How can you tell if the baby is latching correctly?
A Different Perspective
May not work for all infants or mothers.
